Champagne & Strawberries, anyone?

Hey DSK friends & family : )

I've been getting a lot of hints lately about Valentine's Day.

I do know its coming : )

Whether they found me from youtube (randomly...example, you accidently clicked on a beauty tutorial), or from their girlfriend always telling them to come to the computer to look at a DSK Necklace. I love all the e-mails and stories I get from you guys. I know for a fact that romantic guys EXIST.

Some guys even pretend that they don't know DSK Jewelry exists (when their gf does) and then surprise them with a necklace or a pair of earrings out of the blue. Those are the most exicting days. Guys, I applaud you because ya do remember what us gals always look up or point out : ) I see it in my boyfriend as well. He "pretends" to never be paying attention, or say something like "that's a waste of money", but sometimes he surprises me with his "knowledge" of my interests out of nowhere. It's quite appetizing to know that he understands my material desires. He better know to get me what I want! lol jk jk

Valentine's Day for us (Minh & I) has always been interesting. I don't think we've shared Valentine's Day together together in person. Last year he was studying for the February bar exam, so we were in different Coasts. He sent me something nice as always. lol..to be honest, it was a box of chocolates, a letter, and a drawing of me. lol Minh's good at art (even though he doesn't admit it). Drives me nuts! If you have artistic ability why not flaunt it? I would be drawing pictures and hanging them up everywhere if I had the artistic drawing abilities that he has! He can draw you, and your picture would look like you! He can do it in a few minutes too. It's always amazing. I think he supresses his creative side since he's a lawyer.

I have a friend Danielle, she's in law school right now in Philly, and she agrees that law school & the material (law) itself really does suck the creativity out of you. lol I told her that's okay. I said to her recently, "You're on your way to become someone very important to society." She excited to start her clinic, and get to work with clients. I think I would panic. lol People's real lifes in your hands.

My blogger friend Casey, who's wrote to me. (paraphrased) "Can't believe you didn't go to law school. But you creative type wouldn't last in law school anyways." lol I still remember that comment to this day. I did get accepted to law (probably something I pride myself on A LOT more than anything just because I worked my tail off studying for the LSAT's). I even went to visit the school, shape some hands...and I had my photo professionally taken for the school I got accepted to this past fall! lol I haven't even tried to look for the pictures. They were going to be used for advertisment (I think diversity was their goal). I got to sign a consent form and everything. I felt pretty damn cool that day. It was me and two Master of Law Students (law school graduates who continued their education).

Ok, I don't know why I'm rambling about not going to law school. My friend Danielle is in law school, so I'm living vicariously through her without having to study day and night. : ) Speaking of Danielle, she has helped me come up with a piece for Valentine's Day. I don't have a picture on hand, but we came to the conclusion that it will be called "Strawberry Champagne."

Sorry, I don't have anything to post tonight. I took a trip to visit Minh's parents on Tuesday-Wednesday. Now I just have to get caught up with the jewelry orders before I introduce anything new. Most items are on the edge of being sold out, and I won't have more posted until I'm ready. Please help me and be patient, I can't give you an exact date of when I will have more gold necklacs available, nor can I give you an exact date that I will have the Flowa Powa Necklace back in stock. Everything is handcrafted by yours truly. ^_^-->I am only one DSK-Kind with two human hands. Ever package you recieve is created with my energy & spirit. :D

I can only hope you keep you all very happy because that's what I strive for each and every day. On the day when I'm not happy, you can probably tell because I don't post an update.

I've been terribly homesick this week, and I'm glad that you all are here for me. I do reach each and every comment, and try to get back at you when I can. It's a bit harder when I can't track you down (if you don't have a blog where I can leave a comment back). Sometimes I may even leave a reply to a question in the comment box. I must say I am loving the requests, if you have a request please leave it in the comment, becuase I refer to my comments before I decide on what piece to focus my energy on next.

And it sounds like several of you would like to see jewelry sets.

Is that right?

Necklace, Bracelet, Earrings?

Let me know your ideas & I'll try to implement them to the best of my ability.

: )


Stay tuned for a Valentine's Gift Guide Post!

& it won't be just DSK Jewelry related!

Honestly, gifts that come from the heart are always the most meaningful : ) What does the gift represent? Explain it to your loved one, write them a card!

MAKE THEM CRY tears of love when they read it. : )

Jewelry is a very personal gift, and I'll try to write a post for the guys who are fearful of buying jewelry for a lady friend.

What's appropriate, what's not appropriate for each stage of a relationship.

Let me put in a word now ~ you all know how busy & booked up I can get with orders so if you do plan on making an order for Valentine's Day ~ select Priority Mail.

The USPS does make it a bigger PRIORITY to sort & delivery those packages first.

Some may say, First Class, Priority oh it's the same thing. Honestly, it's really varies. It depends on your local postal carrier as well. I've come to learn that Los Angeles' post offices are quite slow, and terrible at being organized. If a package gets misplaced, it's usually an LA post office. So I highly suggest spending that extra few bucks for Priority Mail just for peace of mind. I don't often have problems with First Class Mail, but the delivery time is less preditible than Priority mail.

I talk to the postal workers daily, and I'm trying to get a full understanding of what goes on at the post office here in Bellevue/Seattle, USA. Let me just tell you this right now, Priority packages rarely get "misplaced". Just because it stands out from the rest of the other packages. At the post office they know to encourage Priority mail sales so they do make it their Priority to sort, scan, and ship.

Anyhow, that's just my tip for online shoppers ~ especailly international customers (from outside the US) go priority, it's more guaranteed than first class mailing.

Overall, aren't you guys glad I don't offer many rings? hahaha

A ring has a lot of meaning especially when it's a gift from a guy to a girl.

I'm still learning the rules here myself...lol

Until next time, gnite!